Window screen



April 9, 1.929- s. F. MCCONNELL I 1,703,770

WINDOW SCREEN Filed March 24, 1.927

X i .5" f /6 Attorngy Patented Apr. 9, 1929.

UNITED STATES SAMUEL F. McoonNELL,

OF BLOOMFIELD, IOWA.

WINDOW" SCREEN.

Application filed March 24,1927. Serial No. 177,9?7.

The present invention relates to improvements in window screens and has for its principal object to provide a window screen which comprises inner and outer complementary frame sections between which is adapted to be removably secured the screen material.

One of the important objects of the present invention is to provide a window screen which contemplates the provision of a fabric screen in lieu of the wire mesh screen, whereby the various objections to the use of wire mesh screens will be overcome.

A further and important object of the invention is to provide a window screen which includes a pair of hingedly connected units adapted for disposition within the window frame andeach of which units comprise a pair of complementary frame sections between which is clamped the fabric screen.

A further object of the invention is to provide a window screen of the above mentioned character which is simple in construction, strong and durable and further well adapted to the purpose for which it is designed.

' Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent during the course of the following detailed description.

. In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this application, and in which like reference characters designate like parts throughout the several views;

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the window screen embodying my invention.

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken approximately on the line 3-3 of Figure 2, for more clearly disclosing the pin and socket structure associated with the inner opposed faces of the complementary frames.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary detail perspective view of one corner of one of the frame sections, and

Figure 5 is a similar view of the complementary frame section.

In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration'is shown the preferred embodimentof my invention, the numeral 1 designates generally my improved window screen and the same comprises the units 2 and 3 respectively, which are hingedly secured or connected together at their adjacent ends, as illustrated at 4:.

Each unit includes a pair of complementary rectangular frame sections 5 and 6, respectively and these frames are constructed of wood and are secured together in assembled relation by the fastening means shown at 7. h

A series of spaced pins 8 project outwardly from the inner face of the sides of the frame 5, as 1s more clearly shown in Figure at, and the adjacent face of the complementary sectlon 6 is formed with a series of sockets or recesses 9 to receive the free ends of the pins.

The screen material 10 is adapted for disposition between the inner opposed faces of the complementary frame sections 5 and 6 of each of the units and in the present instance the screen material is formed of fabric, and the outer ends of the pins 8 pierce the fabric for properly supportin the screening material, in a tautcondition between the complementary sections of each unit.

Fabric material is employed in preference to the wire mesh screening now generally in use, for overcoming the numerous objections resulting from the use of wire mesh screenmg. Such objections include the soiling of the curtains and draperies on the window frame, as well as the window sill, and furthermore the wire mesh screening permits coal dust and the like to enter through the window. Vfith the use of cloth or other fabric, such objections will be eliminated, and furthermore the fabric screenin will prevent a draft through the open window in which the screen is placed, and will act as a filter for the air so that t 1e impurities will be prevented from entering the room.

After the fabric screening 10 has been properly positioned between the complementary rectangular frame sect-ions of each unit, the U-shaped clamp members 11 are placed over the respective sides of the frame sections 5 and 6 for holding the same together, and theseclamp members are preferably formed of spring metal. In order that the outer face of the base or crown portion of each clamp may lie flush with the outer edge of the respective side of each section. I form in the outer edge of each of the sides of each of the sections a notch or recess, such as is shown at 12.

When the parts of the window screen have been properly assembled, the hingedly connected units 2 and 3 may be readily disposed within a window frame and will properly fit between the sides of the frame. It is of course to be understood that the window screen is constructed to fit a particular sized window and when properly positioned in the window the screen cannot become readily disengaged from the Window and willfulthermore be prevented from being pushed outwardly of the Window.

\Vhenever it becomes necessary to replace the fabric screening material 10, it is only necessary to remove the spring U-shaped clips 11, and separate the complementary sections 5 and 6, so that the'fabric can be readily removed from the pins 8, and a new piece of screening fabric may be inserted. i

It will thus be seen from the foregoing description that I have provided a novel Window, screen Which is very inexpensive, and

' furthermore the provision of a fabric screen- .readilyassembled or disassembled and may furthermore be quickly installed 1n the WindoW. r While I have shown the preferred embodlment ofmy invention it is to be understood that various changes'in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit vof the invention or the scope of the appended claim.

I claim: c

In a Window screen of the class described, a pair of separable complementary rectangular frame sect-ions, pins extending outwardly from the inner face offone section, the inner face of the other section being formed With pockets to receive the outer endsof said pins, cloth screening naterial disposed between the'inner Opposed faces of the complementary frame'sections, said pins extending through the cloth for holding the same taut, and means for securing the complementary frame sections together, said last mentioned means. comprising. a plurality of substantially"Ushaped spring clips removably engaged over: the edges of the sides of the complementary frame sections, the edges of the frame sections being'notched to receive the crown portion v of the respective U-shaped clips sothat said crown portion Wllllle flush with theedge portions of the frame sections.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

SAMUEL F. MGCONNELL. 

